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Inside India’s Closet: Green Accounting

Researched and written by Sourya Reddy  In 2014-15, India was the fourth largest exporter of sugar, with a share of 4.4% of the total global...
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No Country for Student Dissent?

Written by Sourya Reddy  “It’s blatantly obvious isn’t it? They’ve been badgering us for so long — they’ve tried changing the way we learn, tried...

The Dragon’s Growing Might: China’s Big Bet on Sports

Written by Sourya Reddy 2008 was an important year for China, as it successfully hosted the summer edition of the Olympics while bagging the highest...

The Hidden Politics of Forest Fire Management in Uttarakhand: The Van Gujjar Experience

Colonial forestry in Uttarakhand excludes forest dwellers like the Van Gujjars from forest management, making them doubly vulnerable to raging forest fires.

Carbon Offsets: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, and a Collective Hope Ahead

Carbon offsets may become an excuse for polluters to keep polluting. Emerging technology and regulations hold promise for India.
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Moving Beyond a Unidimensional AI Arms Race

Written by Swagam Dasgupta  “Artificial intelligence is the future, not only for Russia but for all humankind,” said Putin via live video to Russian students...
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How Successful has the Universalization of Education in India Been so Far?

The Bastion and Teach for India have collaborated! Over the next few weeks, TFI's #JollyGoodFellows will be bringing you ground stories on some of India's most pressing education issues, straight from their classrooms. As we gear up for the 2020 budget, Manish Sharma explores the various issues plaguing the education sector, and how funds alone may not solve all of the issues affecting it.

The Facts Around Fake News — Episode 2 of The Impact

How does Fake News get circulated in India? Who produces this content and who does it benefit? What can be done to curb it?

In Her Opinion: Sarita Fernandes on Marine and Coastal Conservation

A lot is happening in marine and coastal conservation. Mumbai plans to build a coastal road. There are talks of banning trawling, and at...
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Institutes of Eminence: Imminent Game-changers for India’s Higher Education System?

Co-authored by Ishani Pant and Kirti Dass  Despite the many ups and downs that Indian higher education has seen, the goal of raising India’s academic...